wish Amazon had a comparison feature: what is the difference, other than price of this planer and the 40300H?
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Both the 40200H and 40300H have a helical head with HSS inserts instead of 2-3 full width blades, But the 40200H is heavier and tougher built. Just look at the weight of the machine and you will see that the 40200H is 95 lbs and the 40300H is 66 lbs. The 40200H has snipe lock and 2 threaded rods for height adjustment (and 4 smooth ones for support) whereas the 40300H has no snipe lock and 4 threaded rods. Also the 40300H spins at 10000RPM and the 40200H spins at 9000RPM (the only negative as far as I can see). The Steel City website titles the 40300H as 13" Portable Planer with Helical Head and the 40200H as 13" Deluxe Portable Planer with Helical Head. Both the 40200H and 40300H have a helical head with HSS inserts instead of 2-3 full width blades, But the 40200H is heavier and tougher built. Just look at the weight of the machine and you will see that the 40200H is 95 lbs and the 40300H is 66 lbs. The 40200H has snipe lock and 2 threaded rods for height adjustment (and 4 smooth ones for support) whereas the 40300H has no snipe lock and 4 threaded rods. Also the 40300H spins at 10000RPM and the 40200H spins at 9000RPM (the only negative as far as I can see). The Steel City website titles the 40300H as 13" Portable Planer with Helical... » Read More Both the 40200H and 40300H have a helical head with HSS inserts instead of 2-3 full width blades, But the 40200H is heavier and tougher built. Just look at the weight of the machine and you will see that the 40200H is 95 lbs and the 40300H is 66 lbs. The 40200H has snipe lock and 2 threaded rods for height adjustment (and 4 smooth ones for support) whereas the 40300H has no snipe lock and 4 threaded rods. Also the 40300H spins at 10000RPM and the 40200H spins at 9000RPM (the only negative as far as I can see). The Steel City website titles the 40300H as 13" Portable Planer with Helical Head and the 40200H as 13" Deluxe Portable Planer with Helical Head. « Show Less
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Both the 40200H and 40300H have a helical head with HSS inserts instead of 2-3 full width blades, But the 40200H is heavier and tougher built. Just look at the weight of the machine and you will see that the 40200H is 95 lbs and the 40300H is 66 lbs. The 40200H has snipe lock and 2 threaded rods for height adjustment (and 4 smooth ones for support) whereas the 40300H has no snipe lock and 4 threaded rods. Also the 40300H spins at 10000RPM and the 40200H spins at 9000RPM (the only negative as far as I can see). The Steel City website titles the 40300H as 13" Portable Planer with Helical Head and the 40200H as 13" Deluxe Portable Planer with Helical Head.
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From a quick search:The SteelCity 40200H (the current version) is a 2 screw, helix head, 26fpm, single speed machine. The SteelCity 40300H is a _4_ screw, helix head, 26 fpm, single speed machine. (the helix head is worth about $200) The price listed at ... Planer Helical Head | Woodworking Equipment & Machinery puts the 40200H at $100 more than the 40300H for half the machine. Same head, same speed, two screws vs 4 for the 40300H. The 40200H has column lock as an attempt to overcome snipe.
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I ordered and received a spare blade through the Stanley parts web site. It took some searching but I believe I found it by entering the part number and the model number as listed in the packing material that came with the planer.Stanley's parts ordering system is kind of confusing, and could use an overhaul, but with diligence the spare blade can be located
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Home depot sells the 2 blade kit for 44.99 #40936 for Steel City 40100 13 inch planer.. hope this helps
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According to the website, its just different packaging. The tool is the same in either case, go with whichever is cheaper
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Y'all are looking at the wrong one. The higher priced one isn't from Amazon and it's just the 725T. Do your search for the 725T PLUS - it's still $399 - I know, I just got one! It's thru Amazon, while the more expensive one is straight from Horizon.
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The saw is more expensive on Amazon because the "Amazon Prime price" includes the shipping charges as well as Amazon's listing and selling fees. Take a look at the "Sell on Amazon" pages to see the kind of fees that got tacked on to sell through Amazon.
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ok.. well it was the same rep apparantly.I will just open the 4104 and try it out.. If I don't like it, I will return it. thanks for your help. The thing is.. those comparisons you linked above are not the same as what is listed on the box. The tools have different names, and the "pet hair lifter' attached to the bottom of the machine is not listed on the site, but clearly states it on the box, and I played with it in the store so I know it has it.. I don't trust the comparisons.Oh well. Thanks
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I am very pleased with the sander. I can not comment on the upgrade since I am not familiar with it. The B03710 sands much faster and has less vibration than the one I had before. And I like that it uses 1/3 sheet of paper.I would recommend it. NH
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According to the chart Amazon provides, the timer appears to be a feature of the 5000 only. In fact it's one of two major differences between the two models. Since the current prices are only $7 apart, I'd be inclined to get the new 5000 if I wanted to be sure it had that feature.
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You can check the specs on Makita's site to verify the differences. I wouldn't rely on seller descriptions. The 610 has the LED light and blade brake. Definitely worth the extra cost if/when you work in low light inside or in the evening (bound to happen) so you can actually SEE your cut well, and the blade brake is nice for added safety. I like this saw for sure.
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The biggest difference can be seen watching YouTube videos of people using the harbor freight model, and the video on harbor freight of the orange (this version) of the saw. Watch for when the saw audibly bogs down. I watched one guy slice through .223 cases like butter with the HF model, and the video of this version barely cuts through a small piece of wood. The blade is on correctly (rotation for cutting metals/wood) on the HF version right out of the box. Features and function are the same.
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I was told the other day while purchasing a Porter Cable saw at Lowes that I should avoid the Dewalt due to paying extra for the name, not sure if this to be true or not. I purchased a Steel City planer and so far so good, the head is what sold me, I used a knife machine but prefer the helical head.
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well, unfortunately, i dunno the difference between the two. i own the 70711. it's been great except for the included blade, prolly should have gotten a new/better one at the start and leave the included one as spare. The only real complaint i have is the rotating table, and the 0 point on it is not equivalent between a rotation to the right and the rotation to the left. I had to learn where the 0 was when i turned it. This is a simple and efficient tool for cutting some items for small jobs. If you need "exacting" quality, i would look elsewhere. GREAT for the price. Would imagine a slightly "newer" model might be better? Sorry, cannot comment on the 70716. well, unfortunately, i dunno the difference between the two. i own the 70711. it's been great except for the included blade, prolly should have gotten a new/better one at the start and leave the included one as spare. The only real complaint i have is the rotating table, and the 0 point on it is not equivalent between a rotation to the right and the rotation to the left. I had to learn where the 0 was when i turned it. This is a simple and efficient tool for cutting some items for small jobs. If you need "exacting" quality, i would look elsewhere. GREAT for the price. Would... » Read More well, unfortunately, i dunno the difference between the two. i own the 70711. it's been great except for the included blade, prolly should have gotten a new/better one at the start and leave the included one as spare. The only real complaint i have is the rotating table, and the 0 point on it is not equivalent between a rotation to the right and the rotation to the left. I had to learn where the 0 was when i turned it. This is a simple and efficient tool for cutting some items for small jobs. If you need "exacting" quality, i would look elsewhere. GREAT for the price. Would imagine a slightly "newer" model might be better? Sorry, cannot comment on the 70716. « Show Less
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I don't think you could go wrong with either one. I bought the Hobart 210 only because I'm usually financially embarrassed. I had a tough enough time reaching for the 210, let alone that upper shelf 211. But, the 211 is supposed to be the better machine. And, if you're just the typical homeowner, the Hobart 140 would most likely be all that you would ever need and at half the cost.
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I think this planer is a good value. I have had very good results as long as I keep the planing under 1/16" per pass (with white oak) and make sure the grain is going in the right direction. Also I started out with a shop-vac and a chip separator, it works much better now with that I have a dust collector. Also read about the differences in segmented cutter heads. You do get what you pay for, The cutter head has 26 HSS cutters with two sides. A Shelix head for the DeWalt cost about $450 but the cutters are four sided and helical. SteelCity's tech support is great. I contacted them with a couple of adjustment questions and in each instance I received a detailed and accurate response. I think this planer is a good value. I have had very good results as long as I keep the planing under 1/16" per pass (with white oak) and make sure the grain is going in the right direction. Also I started out with a shop-vac and a chip separator, it works much better now with that I have a dust collector. Also read about the differences in segmented cutter heads. You do get what you pay for, The cutter head has 26 HSS cutters with two sides. A Shelix head for the DeWalt cost about $450 but the cutters are four sided and helical. SteelCity's tech support is great. I contacted them with... » Read More I think this planer is a good value. I have had very good results as long as I keep the planing under 1/16" per pass (with white oak) and make sure the grain is going in the right direction. Also I started out with a shop-vac and a chip separator, it works much better now with that I have a dust collector. Also read about the differences in segmented cutter heads. You do get what you pay for, The cutter head has 26 HSS cutters with two sides. A Shelix head for the DeWalt cost about $450 but the cutters are four sided and helical. SteelCity's tech support is great. I contacted them with a couple of adjustment questions and in each instance I received a detailed and accurate response. « Show Less
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I don't know. Search of Lowes produced no Ryobi saw. There is no difference between this one and the saw advertised at BLINQ for $115.00, other than the fact this this one IS reconditioned.... not new.
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The offer you see might be slightly different from the one I bought more than 1 year ago. This offer is cheaper and it comes with the blade you see in the picture, used mainly for metal as in the picture, and possibly a blade for cutting wood, it has longer teeth and cuts wood much better than the one in the picture. Other accessories are included which will help using the tool straight out of the box, and as you use it you will find out what you will need. There are also blades from other brands that work with this tool, some with adapters and some without. Some might cost less than B&D depending on sales and promotions in local stores. Check with Lowes, Home Depot, and other stores in your area. I would buy this as it is, it is a good tool and has been worth the money!